Tag: DUP
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The political foundations of Northern Ireland are at risk of crumbling
Not for the first time in recent memory, Northern Irish politics is in flux, the UK government’s Brexit deal is causing ructions and the power-sharing institutions are on the brink of collapse. Guest contributor Alan Whysall assesses the current crisis and argues that the foundations of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement are at serious risk of…
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The legacy of a Harbour Master and the opportunity of a Climate Change Act
Joseph Ireland continues his call for a Climate Change Act for Northern Ireland.
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As marching season begins, a new political force is on the rise in Northern Ireland
A new political force, which stretches beyond the legacy issues of The Troubles, is emerging in Northern Ireland. Dr Drew Mikhael and Dr Timofey Agarin ask whether it can break the stranglehold of the main sectarian parties.
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The 2019 Local Elections: A Signal of Changes Still to Come?
Dr Christopher Raymond looks at the recent local council elections in Northern Ireland, in particular the growing trend in favouring ‘Other’designated parties.
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The Nordic Council: a model for British-Irish cooperation?
Dr Peter Doran and Dr Katy Hayward highlight how it’s time to realise the scope of an ambitious vision for British-Irish cooperation inspired by the Nordic Council.
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What’s the plan for governing Northern Ireland?
Prof John Garry and Jamie Pow look at the recent failure by the Northern Ireland parties to reach an agreement.
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Ensnared in the ‘Brexit’ Trap: reflections on the future of Northern Ireland
As the Brexit negotiations continue and there’s still no sign of a deal at Stormont, Professor Lee McGowan reflects on what lies ahead for Northern Ireland and its main parties.
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The Future of Northern Ireland: What is Going Wrong?
Professor Crawford Gribben looks back over recent events in Northern Ireland and asks why, after almost 20 years of “peace”, have we achieved so little with so much?
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Conservatism of Unionist Parties alienating younger unionist voters, but from them, not the Union
Professor John Barry looks at the results of the 2017 Northern Ireland General Election study by the University of Liverpool in the context of recent events in Northern Ireland.
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Will DUP criticism harden Ireland’s position on Brexit?
Professor John Garry looks at the recent comments by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of the DUP following Leo Varadkar’s visit to Northern Ireland and asks whether this current spat could lead to a future crisis?